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Arcmont becomes the latest European fund manager to hit the impact debt fundraising trail. Plus: Allianz and AITi join forces with a wealth programme; and the Yellow bankruptcy case takes a twist.

BC Partners has teamed up with Piper Sandler to loan money to regional banks. Aquarian takes a stake in clean energy lender PACE; and Pemberton prices its second CLO.

Our annual awards are back, and we want your submissions. Plus: Proskauer finds the default rate is falling; and Investec teams up with Ares in fund finance.

AustralianSuper hires for valuation. Plus: Cliffwater maintains that private debt offers good return for risk taken; and Stifel launches a new fund for tech firms in the US.

We hear some managers are set to launch investment-grade strategies. Plus: Coller markets a private wealth-focused credit vehicle; and AustralianSuper boosts its US presence.

Economic pressures are challenging borrowers, but private debt continues to gain market share. Plus: why the asset class is more transparent than some think; and Eldridge offers liquidity solution to Blue Owl.

Banks are providing private credit managers with more capital as the relationship between the two become more collegiate. Banks might also start to increase their market share again, according to one PDI Germany Forum speaker.

We look ahead to this week’s PDI Germany Forum in Munich. Plus: Moody’s sees default spike in private equity-sponsored companies; and GP stakes firm buys into Australia’s Dinimus.

Fundraising maintains momentum in third quarter. Plus: Morgan Stanley finds much to like in direct lending; and the Managed Funds Association examines different types of SRT.

An examination of asset class themes from five LPs. Plus: KBRA puts preferred equity under the spotlight; and Janus Henderson wraps up its Victory Park acquisition.